Kyle Van Noy has played football since he was 5-years-old lining up against 8-year-olds.

“My dad worked parks and rec, and he snuck me on his league. He said, ‘Just don’t tell anyone you’re 5-years-old playing against 8-year-olds and we’re fine.’ Finally, when I was 9 he was like, ‘All right, you’re ready to put pads on.’ Since then, the rest has been history,’’ said Van Noy who shared the story after he was drafted.

Van Noy, the second-round pick of the Detroit Lions, will take football to the next level at the three-day Lions’ rookie camp that starts on Friday.

All eight draft picks are expected to attend the rookie camp along with 11 undrafted rookie free agents and a few tryouts.

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They’ve been at the practice facility since Monday, preparing for the weekend minicamp.

It should be apparent right away, which players are comfortable and have a shot at the 53-man roster.

That’s how it was a year ago when right guard LaAdrian Waddle and tight end Joe Fauria — both undrafted — were standouts at the rookie camp and eventually found their way onto the roster making big-time contributions throughout the season.

Of course, tight end Eric Ebron, the first-round pick, will receive plenty of attention along with all the draft picks.

The 11 undrafted players will get a good shot including quarterback James Franklin who threw for 6.962 yards and rushed for 1,729 yards in his career at Missouri.

Three undrafted defensive backs will also take part — cornerback Mohammed Seisay (Nebraska) along with safeties Gabe Lynn (Oklahoma) and Jerome Couplin (William and Mary).

It’s the first chance for Ebron, Van Noy and the rest of the rookies to show the coaching staff what they can do on the field.

It’s a long way from Pop Warner to the NFL, but for this group so far, so good.